The ingredient used in the Eat Just plant-based egg product is mung bean. In the process to make the egg-replacing product, the mung beans are first ground into a powder (via Eminetra). Then, an acid is used to remove the proteins that are necessary to achieve the nutritional value people expect from eggs. The protein from the mung beans are then used in the "egg."
Mung beans are small, green, full of nutrients, and a part of the legume family, according to Healthline. They are a great source of plant-based protein because they contain several essential amino acids that the body needs but can't produce on its own.
Forbes reported on how the mung bean was identified as the perfect protein replacement for JUST eggs based on the way the protein isolate acts, emulsifies, and binds when used in cooking in addition to the sustainability and availability of the beans. The bean was chosen after a long and arduous process to find the perfect plant-based protein to replace egg protein.
If you're looking for a plant-based alternative to regular old eggs, try out JUST eggs and their mung bean protein formula and see what you think!
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